Suzanne Dalbert (12 May 1927 – 31 December 1970) was a French actress who appeared in a number of American films and television series during the 1940s and 50s.[2]

Suzanne Dalbert
Born(1927-05-12)12 May 1927
Paris, France
Died31 December 1970(1970-12-31) (aged 43)
France
OccupationActress
Years active1948 - 1957
Spouse(s)Mike Conrad (1950-?)
Jud Kinberg[1]
Children1

Biography

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Dalbert was born in Paris, France and moved to the United States, following World War II. She was discovered by the Paramount studio head Hal Wallis who hoped to develop her into a major star. She was cast in a supporting role in The Accused but was left demoralised at her treatment by the overbearing director William Dieterle.[3]

Dalbert did not develop as a leading star but she appeared in a mixture of small roles in larger-budget films while playing the female lead in B Pictures, such as Trail of the Yukon (1949). In 1949, she participated in a later famous Life magazine photo layout, in which she posed with other up-and-coming actresses, Marilyn Monroe, Lois Maxwell, Cathy Downs, Enrica Soma, Laurette Luez and Jane Nigh. From 1951 onwards, she appeared mostly in television before retiring in 1957 and returning to her native France.

Death

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Suzanne Dalbert died on 31 December 1970 at age 43 from suicide by overdose.

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
1948 Sorry, Wrong Number Cigarette Girl Uncredited
1949 The Accused Susan Duval
1949 Trail of the Yukon Marie Laroux
1950 Mark of the Gorilla Nyobi
1950 Breakthrough Collette
1951 My Favorite Spy Theresa
1951 The Lady and the Bandit Cecile
1951 Target Unknown Barefoot Maid Uncredited
1952 Thunderbirds Marie Etienne
1953 The 49th Man Margo Wayne
1956 The Best Things in Life Are Free Hostess Uncredited

References

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  1. ^ "Suzanne Dalbert - the Private Life and Times of Suzanne Dalbert. Suzanne Dalbert Pictures".
  2. ^ Suzanne Dalbert: 11 Titles in Filmography, American Film Institute Catalogue, retrieved 20 September 2022
  3. ^ Dick p.92

Bibliography

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  • Dick, Bernard F. Hal Wallis: Producer to the Stars. University Press of Kentucky, 2004.
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